Legal Definitions Glossary

Under the Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2021, a garage is defined as a roofed structure with walls on three sides within a project used for vehicle parking, explicitly excluding open or uncovered parking spaces.

Under the Islamabad Food Authority Act 2021, a godown is a storage facility where food articles are received or stored for sale or delivery, including those operated by railways or other transport agencies.

All types of movable property, excluding money and actionable claims. This specifically includes utilities like electricity, water, and gas, as well as stocks, shares, and agricultural produce or fixtures intended to be separated from the land.

The body as defined in Section 5 of the Employees Social Security Ordinance, 1965, or as otherwise defined by the Federal Government via notification specifically for the ICT.

Under the Family Courts Act 1964, 'Government' refers specifically to the Provincial Government.

Within the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, 'Government' refers to either the Federal Government or a Provincial Government, depending on the specific context of the application.

Under the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011, 'Government' refers specifically to the Government of the Punjab.

Under the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act 2015, 'Government' refers to the Federal Government as specified by the applicable Rules of Business.

In the context of the Companies Act 2017, "Government" refers to either the Federal Government of Pakistan or the respective Provincial Governments, depending on the specific application of the Act's provisions, unless the Act explicitly states otherwise.

Under the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021, the term "Government" is specifically limited to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

For the purposes of the Islamabad Food Authority Act 2021, "Government" refers specifically to the administrative authority governing the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Within the scope of the Islamabad Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2021, "Government" denotes the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Under the ICT Senior Citizens Act 2021, "Government" refers to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

In the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022, "Government" encompasses both the Federal and Provincial governments, depending on the jurisdiction or the specific provision being applied.

Under the ICT Prohibition of Interest on Private Loans Act 2023, "Government" refers to the central Government of Pakistan.

In the Establishment of Special Court (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Act 2024, "Government" is defined as the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Under the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, "Government" refers to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

In the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2026, "Government" denotes the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Refers specifically to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Refers specifically to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

In the context of this Ordinance, the term 'Government' specifically refers to the Federal Government of Pakistan.

Under the ICT Charities Registration, Regulation and Facilitation Act 2021, "government funds" include any financial grants, in-kind donations, or concessional land provided by any Pakistani government, as well as financial benefits derived from tax exemptions or reduced utility rates granted to a charity.

Government Property includes all assets belonging to the state, as well as any gifts, grants, or donations received by a public office holder during their term of office.

According to the Guardians and Wards Act 1890, a "guardian" is an individual entrusted with the care and management of a minor's physical person, their assets/property, or both.

Under the ICT Child Protection Act 2018, a "guardian" is a person who holds parental responsibility for a child but is not a biological parent, including those legally appointed under the Guardians and Wards Act 1890.

In the Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, a "Guardian" is defined as a non-biological parent who exercises parental responsibility, which may encompass guardians appointed via the Guardians and Wards Act 1890.